BitcoinBT (BTCBT), a blockchain hard fork project independently developed based on Bitcoin Core, announced that it has officially launched its Testnet and completed technical verification of its key features.
BitcoinBT inherits the security and decentralization philosophy of the original Bitcoin, while introducing structural differentiation to improve mining efficiency and transaction processing performance. The block generation interval has been shortened from the traditional 10 minutes to 5 minutes, and the halving cycle has been set to two years (based on 210,000 blocks), recalibrating the balance between mining speed and reward intervals.
The consensus algorithm remains the same as before, utilizing SHA-256 to maintain compatibility with ASIC mining equipment. This structure provides technical continuity, allowing miners to leverage their existing infrastructure without modification.
Notably, BitcoinBT is designed so that block rewards can only be obtained through actual mining by blockchain participants, without any premine, airdrop, or automatic distribution methods. The development team explained that this approach aims to secure decentralization and fairness in the reward structure.
Currently, the project is operating its Testnet within its own mining pool environment, having completed checks on key features such as block generation stability, reward distribution algorithms, real-time transaction processing, and fee management. Based on Version 3.0 (Ver. 3.0), BitcoinBT has integrated and is operating its entire infrastructure, including the wallet, whitepaper, block explorer, and mining pool system.
The development team is preparing to integrate with global SHA-256-based mining pools such as F2Pool, ViaBTC, and AntPool, and plans to gradually unveil new features and expand the ecosystem in line with the official Mainnet launch.
A BitcoinBT project representative stated, "This project is focused not on short-term price fluctuations or a trading-centered ecosystem, but on long-term structural stability based on technology and building a participatory blockchain. We will focus on creating a mining-based ecosystem that allows anyone to participate equally, thereby realizing the fundamental principles of blockchain technology."
Meanwhile, the official website for BitcoinBT is currently under development, with features scheduled to be released sequentially in line with the transition to the official Mainnet.
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